Safety in Gracias, Honduras What do other Racers need to know in order to be safe? Current safety protocols/precautions in place? Any relevant issues/concerns? Any precautionary suggestions?
People’s Opinions
Gracias is a fairly safe town. We felt safe riding moto taxis into and out of town. It is safe for two girls to walk around during daylight by themselves. Be careful at night. Make sure to be where you need to go before the moto taxis stop running.
Ministry Summary
Ministry Summary in Gracias, Honduras Breakthroughs? Suggestions? Concerns? On a scale of 1-4 (1 being not at all, 4 being absolutely) how strongly would you recommend another World Race team go to this ministry location & why?
People’s Opinions
Victor wasn’t really involved in our ministry for the month, so we were on our own with ATL and evangelism.
A good place to grow for listening prayer.
It was very relational community and a great place to get to know people.
Rating (1-4): 3
Previous Racer : “This was the first month my team was alone and we were forced to spend time together and learn how to love each other. We had a big breakthrough when we all stepped out of our comfort zones to do street evangelism.”
Lodging
Lodging in Gracias, Honduras Where did you stay? What were the accommodations (sleeping arrangements, toilets, showers, etc.)? Cost (per person per night in USD), Contact info.
People’s Opinions
With Pastor Victor and his family. 15/week/person included food and lodging
If you stay at Victors DO NOT sleep on the mattresses. Spray the rooms with raid.
We stayed at the Goodwin’s home this month. They had a little one bed/one bathroom apartment to put our stuff in. We had one full bed to share. There is hand wash laundry. Two people did night shift and slept inside with the babies each night. 4 people tented and people switched through sleeping in the bed.
Food / Meals
Food / Meals in Gracias, Honduras What did you eat? Where did you get the food? Cost (per person per day in USD)? Contact info (if applicable).
People’s Opinions
Talk over food needs beforehand.
Be clear with what the money is going towards.
The portions were so meager that we had to buy extra food on the sides so we wouldn’t starve.
We ate rice, beans, and eggs that the host’s wife would cook us.
Food was cooked for us three meals a day by the staff member that worked in the kitchen. food was $4 per day.
Transportation
Transportation in Gracias, Honduras What transportation did you use to enter the country? Where were you coming from? What transportation was used to move throughout the country? Be sure to include the cost per person in USD and contact info if applicable.
People’s Opinions
We walked everywhere 3+ miles a day.
We rode on buses to get from Tegus to Gracias. Took the Carolina bus to La Esperanza and then to Gracias on a little bus. Transportation was $3 per day, but we really didn’t go anywhere. We should have asked to use some of that money to pay for moto taxis when we needed to ride to town for groceries, etc.
Medical
Medical in Gracias, Honduras Information on local hospitals / doctors / pharmacies. Where would someone go in a medical emergency? (addresses and contact info).
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Communication
Communication in Gracias, Honduras Did you have cell reception / Internet service? Where? Carrier / Provider, where did you get phones / SIM cards, cost? Country code?
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Financial
Financial in Gracias, Honduras Location of banks or ATMs, notes about transaction fees, best places to exchange money, and other money related advice.
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Translators
Translators in Gracias, Honduras List any local translators – name and contact information, languages spoken
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Off Days / Fun Activities
Off Days / Fun Activities in Gracias, Honduras What activities did your team experience? Recommendations? List locations/contact info. Any locations to be avoided? Any extra safety tips for off days?
People’s Opinions
Copan Ruins
Lake Lago de Yojao (stay at D and D Brewery hostel)
Hot springs (in Gracias, Lempira)
Other Important Contacts
Other Important Contacts in Gracias, Honduras Additional ministry opportunities, local pastors, etc. Relationship & follow up suggestions
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Tips
People’s Opinions
There was A LOT of down time, so using that time wisely from the beginning instead of sitting around.
Additional Info
Additional Info in Gracias, Honduras Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?